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Factly Current Affairs For UPSC Prelims |June 2021|
- Factly :-News Articles For UPSC Prelims | 18 June, 2021 June 18, 2021Read Previous Factly articles
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“Deep Ocean Mission” Approved by Cabinet
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The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs has approved the Deep Ocean Mission.
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- Factly :-News Articles For UPSC Prelims | 17 June, 2021 June 17, 2021Read Previous Factly articles
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“OFB Corporatisation” Approved by Cabinet
What is the News? The Union Government has approved a plan for Ordnance Factory Board(OFB) Corporatisation.
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- Factly :-News Articles For UPSC Prelims | 16 June, 2021 June 16, 2021Read Previous Factly articles
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What is Kerala’s “SilverLine project”?
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Kerala cabinet has given the approval to begin acquiring land for the SilverLine Project.
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- Factly :-News Articles For UPSC Prelims | 15 June, 2021 June 15, 2021Read Previous Factly articles
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“Operation Olivia” to Protect Olive Ridley Turtles
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Indian Coast Guards (ICG) are using an aircraft for ‘Operation Olivia’ to protect ...Read more
- Factly :-News Articles For UPSC Prelims | 14 June, 2021 June 14, 2021Read Previous Factly articles
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“EnVision Mission” to Venus by ESA
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European Space Agency(ESA) has announced a new mission with the name EnVision mission.
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- Factly :-News Articles For UPSC Prelims | 12 June, 2021 June 12, 2021Read Previous Factly articles
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“Global Liveability Index” 2021 Released by EIU
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Economist Intelligence Unit(EIU) has released the Global Liveability Index 2021.
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- Factly :-News Articles For UPSC Prelims | 11 June, 2021 June 11, 2021Read Previous Factly articles
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Mixing Covid-19 vaccines: Benefits and Concerns
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India plans to conduct research on Mixing Covid-19 vaccines. This is to investigate if ...Read more
- Factly :-News Articles For UPSC Prelims | 10 June, 2021 June 10, 2021Read Previous Factly articles
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What are “Overture supersonic aircraft” and what are its challenges?
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Plans to buy 15 new Overture supersonic Aircraft have been ...Read more
- Factly :-News Articles For UPSC Prelims | 9 June, 2021 June 9, 2021Read Previous Factly articles
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“Sea Snot” outbreak in Turkey and its effect on the marine ecosystem
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Sea Snot accumulation in the Sea of Marmara ...Read more
- Factly :-News Articles For UPSC Prelims | 8 June, 2021 June 8, 2021Read Previous Factly articles
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“State of Environment Report” says “Farmer protests” increased fivefold since 2017
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The Centre for Science and Environment (CSE) has released ...Read more
- Factly :-News Articles For UPSC Prelims | 7 June, 2021 June 7, 2021Read Previous Factly articles
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IEA releases “World Energy Investment Report 2021”
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The International Energy Agency(IEA) has released the World Energy Investment Report 2021.
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- Factly :-News Articles For UPSC Prelims | 5 June, 2021 June 5, 2021Read Previous Factly articles
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“Corbevax Vaccine” and its difference from other Covid-19 vaccines
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India has placed an advance order to block 300 million doses ...Read more
- Factly :-News Articles For UPSC Prelims | 4 June, 2021 June 4, 2021Read Previous Factly articles
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“Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana” – 30% recipients yet to get grains for May
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The Ministry of Consumer Affairs ...Read more
- Factly :-News Articles For UPSC Prelims | 3 June, 2021 June 3, 2021Read Previous Factly articles
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Cabinet Approves Model Tenancy Act
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The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister has approved the Model Tenancy Act for ...Read more
- Factly :-News Articles For UPSC Prelims | 2 June, 2021 June 2, 2021Read Previous Factly articles
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“World No Tobacco Day” and “Tobacco Consumption” in India
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Every year, on 31st May, the World Health Organization (WHO) and global partners celebrate World No Tobacco ...Read more
- Factly :-News Articles For UPSC Prelims | 1 June, 2021 June 1, 2021Read Previous Factly articles
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Jan 30 Declared World “Neglected Tropical Diseases” Day by WHA
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The 74th World Health Assembly has declared January 30 as ...Read more
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“Deep Ocean Mission” Approved by Cabinet
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The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs has approved the Deep Ocean Mission.
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“OFB Corporatisation” Approved by Cabinet
What is the News? The Union Government has approved a plan for Ordnance Factory Board(OFB) Corporatisation.
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What is Kerala’s “SilverLine project”?
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Kerala cabinet has given the approval to begin acquiring land for the SilverLine Project.
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“Operation Olivia” to Protect Olive Ridley Turtles
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Indian Coast Guards (ICG) are using an aircraft for ‘Operation Olivia’ to protect ...
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“EnVision Mission” to Venus by ESA
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European Space Agency(ESA) has announced a new mission with the name EnVision mission.
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“Global Liveability Index” 2021 Released by EIU
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Economist Intelligence Unit(EIU) has released the Global Liveability Index 2021.
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The ...
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Mixing Covid-19 vaccines: Benefits and Concerns
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India plans to conduct research on Mixing Covid-19 vaccines. This is to investigate if ...
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What are “Overture supersonic aircraft” and what are its challenges?
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Plans to buy 15 new Overture supersonic Aircraft have been ...
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“Sea Snot” outbreak in Turkey and its effect on the marine ecosystem
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Sea Snot accumulation in the Sea of Marmara ...
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“State of Environment Report” says “Farmer protests” increased fivefold since 2017
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The Centre for Science and Environment (CSE) has released ...
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IEA releases “World Energy Investment Report 2021”
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The International Energy Agency(IEA) has released the World Energy Investment Report 2021.
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“Corbevax Vaccine” and its difference from other Covid-19 vaccines
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India has placed an advance order to block 300 million doses ...
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“Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana” – 30% recipients yet to get grains for May
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The Ministry of Consumer Affairs ...
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Cabinet Approves Model Tenancy Act
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The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister has approved the Model Tenancy Act for ...
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“World No Tobacco Day” and “Tobacco Consumption” in India
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Every year, on 31st May, the World Health Organization (WHO) and global partners celebrate World No Tobacco ...
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Jan 30 Declared World “Neglected Tropical Diseases” Day by WHA
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The 74th World Health Assembly has declared January 30 as ...
Read moreFactly Current Affairs For UPSC Prelims |May 2021|
- Factly :-News Articles For UPSC Prelims | 31 May, 2021 May 31, 2021Read Previous Factly articles Article wise list of factly articles Declining “forest bird species” in Western Himalayan region What is the News? According to research published in Global Ecology and Conservation, there has been ...Read more
- Factly :-News Articles For UPSC Prelims | 29 May, 2021 May 29, 2021Read Previous Factly articles Article wise list of factly articles Odisha’s “blackbucks” double in 6 years, reveals census What is the News? According to a census carried out by the Odisha State Forest Department, ...Read more
- Factly :-News Articles For UPSC Prelims | 28 May, 2021 May 28, 2021Read Previous Factly articles Article wise list of factly articles Installation of “Reclining Buddha” Statue Postponed What is the News? On the occasion of Buddha Jayanti, India’s largest statue of the Reclining Buddha was ...Read more
- Factly :-News Articles For UPSC Prelims | 27 May, 2021 May 27, 2021Read Previous Factly articles Article wise list of factly articles What is “Traceability Provision” of IT rules 2021? What is the News? WhatsApp has approached the Delhi High Court. It is challenging the Information ...Read more
- Factly :-News Articles For UPSC Prelims | 26 May, 2021 May 26, 2021Read Previous Factly articles Article wise list of factly articles “One Health High-Level Expert Panel” – A WHO panel to investigate zoonotic diseases What is the News? The World Health Organization(WHO) has formed a ...Read more
- Factly :-News Articles For UPSC Prelims | 25 May, 2021 May 25, 2021Read Previous Factly articles Article wise list of factly articles “Protected Planet Report” 2020 Released by UNEP What is the News? UNEP released the Protected Planet Report 2020. About Protected Planet Report 2020: Released by: United ...Read more
- Factly :-News Articles For UPSC Prelims | 24 May, 2021 May 24, 2021Read Previous Factly articles Article wise list of factly articles How Whiteflies are Damaging Crops in India? What is the News? According to a study by ICAR- National Bureau of Agricultural Insect Resources, Invasive ...Read more
- Factly :-News Articles For UPSC Prelims | 22 May, 2021 May 22, 2021Read Previous Factly articles Article wise list of factly articles RBI to transfer Surplus Profit to Central Government What is the News? The RBI (Reserve Bank of India) Central Board has approved the transfer ...Read more
- Factly :-News Articles For UPSC Prelims | 21 May, 2021 May 21, 2021Read Previous Factly articles Article wise list of factly articles Government Advisory on Aerosol and Droplet Transmission of Covid-19 What is the News? The government of India has issued an updated general advisory on ...Read more
- Factly :-News Articles For UPSC Prelims | 20 May, 2021 May 20, 2021Read Previous Factly articles Article wise list of factly articles WWF Report on Snow Leopards What is the News? The World Wildlife Fund for Nature (WWF) has released a report. Its title is “Over ...Read more
- Factly :-News Articles For UPSC Prelims | 19 May, 2021 May 19, 2021Read Previous Factly articles Article wise list of factly articles WHO-ILO Study on the Impact of Long Working Hours What is the News? The World Health Organization(WHO) and the International Labour Organization (ILO) has ...Read more
- Factly :-News Articles For UPSC Prelims | 18 May, 2021 May 18, 2021Read Previous Factly articles Article wise list of factly articles What is the Process to Create New District in India? What is the News? Punjab Chief Minister has declared Malerkotla as the 23rd district ...Read more
- Factly :-News Articles For UPSC Prelims | 17 May, 2021 May 17, 2021Read Previous Factly articles Article wise list of factly articles New species of “Asian gracile skink” found from Western Ghats What is the News? A new species of an Asian gracile skink has been ...Read more
- Factly :-News Articles For UPSC Prelims | 15 May, 2021 May 15, 2021Read Previous Factly articles Article wise list of factly articles “Red Eared Slider Turtles” Threaten Native Indian turtles across Northeast What is the News? Red Eared Slider Turtles are threatening to invade the natural ...Read more
- Factly :-News Articles For UPSC Prelims | 14 May, 2021 May 14, 2021Read Previous Factly articles Article wise list of factly articles World Bank’s “Migration and Development Brief”: India is the top receiver of remittances What is the News? The World Bank has released a report ...Read more
- Factly :-News Articles For UPSC Prelims | 13 May, 2021 May 13, 2021Read Previous Factly articles Article wise list of factly articles SEBI’s “Business Responsibility and Sustainability Report” norms mandate ESG overview What is the News? Securities and Exchange Board of India(SEBI) has issued a circular ...Read more
- Factly :-News Articles For UPSC Prelims | 12 May, 2021 May 12, 2021Read Previous Factly articles Article wise list of factly articles New Findings Related to Venus What is the News? Scientists have obtained new data about atmosphere and other aspects of Venus. This was done ...Read more
- Factly :-News Articles For UPSC Prelims | 11 May, 2021 May 11, 2021Read Previous Factly articles Article wise list of factly articles NASA’s “OSIRIS-REx Mission” to begin return from “Asteroid Bennu” What is the News? NASA’s OSIRIS-REx Mission will depart from asteroid Bennu and start its ...Read more
- Factly :-News Articles For UPSC Prelims | 10 May, 2021 May 10, 2021Read Previous Factly articles Article wise list of factly articles ZSI research helps in categorising “Indian and Chinese Pangolin” scales What is the News? Researchers at the Zoological Survey of India (ZSI), Kolkata have ...Read more
- Factly :-News Articles For UPSC Prelims | 8 May, 2021 May 8, 2021Read Previous Factly articles Article wise list of factly articles SEBI technical group submits report on “Social Stock Exchanges(SSE)” What is the News? A technical group on Social Stock Exchanges (SSEs), constituted by the ...Read more
- Factly :-News Articles For UPSC Prelims | 7 May, 2021 May 7, 2021Read Previous Factly articles Article wise list of factly articles “Pradhan Mantri VAN DHAN Yojana” (PMVDY) is Helping Rural Tribal Forest Economy What is the News? The Managing Director of TRIFED recently highlighted the ...Read more
- Factly :-News Articles For UPSC Prelims | 6 May, 2021 May 6, 2021Read Previous Factly articles Article wise list of factly articles “Olive Ridley turtles” likely to skip mass nesting on Rushikulya river mouth this year What is the News? The annual mass nesting of millions ...Read more
- Factly :-News Articles For UPSC Prelims | 5 May, 2021 May 5, 2021Read Previous Factly articles Article wise list of factly articles “India-UK Virtual Summit” What is the News? Indian Prime Minister and the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom has held a Virtual Summit. Initiatives launched ...Read more
- Factly :-News Articles For UPSC Prelims | 4 May, 2021 May 4, 2021Read Previous Factly articles Article wise list of factly articles “Large Area Certification Scheme” What is the News? The Ministry of Agriculture and Farmer Welfare has conferred a land area in the Andaman and ...Read more
- Factly :-News Articles For UPSC Prelims | 3 May, 2021 May 3, 2021Read Previous Factly articles Article wise list of factly articles What are “Variants of Concern” (VoC)? What is the News? The Variants of concern(VOC) together with widespread relaxation of COVID-19 appropriate behavior resulted in ...Read more
- Factly :-News Articles For UPSC Prelims | 1 May, 2021 May 1, 2021Read Previous Factly articles Article wise list of factly articles “Immunisation Agenda 2030 or IA2030” launched on World Immunisation Week. What is the News? Global agencies like the World Health Organization (WHO), UNICEF, GAVI ...Read more
Factly Current Affairs For UPSC Prelims |April 2021|
- Factly :-News Articles For UPSC Prelims | 30 Apr, 2021 April 30, 2021Read Previous Factly articles Article wise list of factly articles “Agriculture Infrastructure Fund” crosses Rs. 8,000 crore mark What is the News? After receiving around 8,665 applications worth Rs. 8,216 core Agriculture Infrastructure Fund(AIF) ...Read more
- Factly :-News Articles For UPSC Prelims | 29 Apr, 2021 April 29, 2021Read Previous Factly articles Article wise list of factly articles “Trachoma” eliminated from Gambia as a public health problem What is the News? The World Health Organization(WHO) recently validated the Gambia for its elimination ...Read more
- Factly :-News Articles For UPSC Prelims | 28 Apr, 2021 April 28, 2021Read Previous Factly articles Article wise list of factly articles “Supply Chain Resilience Initiative or SCRI” launched by India, Japan and Australia What is the News? India, Japan, and Australia have launched the SCRI ...Read more
- Factly :-News Articles For UPSC Prelims | 27 Apr, 2021 April 27, 2021Read Previous Factly articles Article wise list of factly articles “Exercise VARUNA 2021” – Indian and French Navy Conducted the 19th Edition What is the News? The 19th edition of the Indian and French ...Read more
- Factly :-News Articles For UPSC Prelims | 26 Apr, 2021 April 26, 2021Read Previous Factly articles Article wise list of factly articles What is “Breakthrough Infection”? What is the News? The union health ministry has said that the breakthrough infection rate is low for both Covaxin ...Read more
- Factly :-News Articles For UPSC Prelims | 24 Apr, 2021 April 24, 2021Read Previous Factly articles Article wise list of factly articles WEF Releases “Energy Transition Index 2021” What is the News? The World Economic Forum(WEF) has released the Energy Transition Index, 2021. About Energy Transition Index(ETI), ...Read more
- Factly :-News Articles For UPSC Prelims | 23 Apr, 2021 April 23, 2021Read Previous Factly articles Article wise list of factly articles PM Addressed “Leaders Summit on Climate” Prime Minister of India has addressed the Leaders Summit on Climate virtually. About Leaders Summit on Climate: Leaders Summit ...Read more
- Factly :-News Articles For UPSC Prelims | 22 Apr, 2021 April 22, 2021Read Previous Factly articles Article wise list of factly articles USCIRF Recommends “Country of Particular Concern” Tag for India What is the News? The USCIRF (US Commission on International Religious Freedom) has recommended classifying ...Read more
- Factly :-News Articles For UPSC Prelims | 21 Apr, 2021 April 21, 2021Read Previous Factly articles Article wise list of factly articles Webinar on “Khajuraho Temples” Under Dekho Apna Desh What is the News? The Ministry of Tourism organizes a webinar on “ Khajuraho Temples of ...Read more
- Factly :-News Articles For UPSC Prelims | 20 Apr, 2021 April 20, 2021Read Previous Factly articles Article wise list of factly articles “Asset Reconstruction Companies” – Sudarshan Sen Committee Set-up What is the News? Reserve Bank of India(RBI) has set up the Sudarshan Sen committee to ...Read more
- Factly :-News Articles For UPSC Prelims | 19 Apr, 2021 April 19, 2021Read Previous Factly articles Article wise list of factly articles “Inclusive Internet Index 2021” Released What is the News? Inclusive Internet Index 2021 has been released. About Inclusive Internet Index, 2021 Facebook Commissions the Inclusive Internet ...Read more
- Factly :-News Articles For UPSC Prelims | 17 Apr, 2021 April 17, 2021Read Previous Factly articles Article wise list of factly articles Researchers Propose Method to treat “Post-Vaccine Blood Clots” What is the News? Researchers have come closer to identify the reason behind the post-Vaccine blood ...Read more
- Factly :-News Articles For UPSC Prelims | 16 Apr, 2021 April 16, 2021Read Previous Factly articles Article wise list of factly articles Government inaugurates “The Hydrogen Economy – New Delhi Dialogue 2021” What is the News? The Union Minister inaugurated The Hydrogen Economy – New Delhi ...Read more
- Factly :-News Articles For UPSC Prelims | 15 Apr, 2021 April 15, 2021Read Previous Factly articles Article wise list of factly articles “Poshan Gyan” – A Digital Repository on Health, Nutrition What is the News? NITI Aayog launches a platform named “Poshan Gyan”. About Poshan Gyan: Niti Aayog ...Read more
- Factly :-News Articles For UPSC Prelims | 14 Apr, 2021 April 14, 2021Read Previous Factly articles Article wise list of factly articles Inauguration of “Judgments and Orders Portal” and “e-Filing 3.0 module” What is the News? D.Y.Chandrachud, Judge of Supreme Court and Chairperson, e-Committee of the ...Read more
- Factly :-News Articles For UPSC Prelims | 13 Apr, 2021 April 13, 2021Read Previous Factly articles Article wise list of factly articles Darbar Move Tradition of Jammu and Kashmir? What is the News? Darbar move tradition in Jammu and Kashmir discontinues from this year. The move ...Read more
- Factly :-News Articles For UPSC Prelims | 12 Apr, 2021 April 12, 2021Read Previous Factly articles Article wise list of factly articles “Shaphari Scheme” – Centre to Certify Shrimp Farms What is the News? Marine Products Export Development Authority(MPEDA) launches a certification scheme for aquaculture called ...Read more
- Factly :-News Articles For UPSC Prelims | 10 Apr, 2021 April 10, 2021Read Previous Factly articles Article wise list of factly articles Government aims to boost “opium production” What is the News? The Union government has decided to bring in the private sector in the production ...Read more
- Factly :-News Articles For UPSC Prelims | 9 Apr, 2021 April 9, 2021Read Previous Factly articles Article wise list of factly articles Odisha Government Proposes “Mahendragiri Biosphere Reserve” What is the news? The Odisha government submits a proposal to establish the Mahendragiri biosphere reserve. It ...Read more
- Factly :-News Articles For UPSC Prelims | 8 Apr, 2021 April 8, 2021Read Previous Factly articles Article wise list of factly articles Government launches “Anamaya Initiative” – For Tribal Health What is the News? Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare and Union Minister of Tribal ...Read more
- Factly :-News Articles For UPSC Prelims | 7 Apr, 2021 April 7, 2021Read Previous Factly articles Article wise list of factly articles MoU on “Blockchain-based Traceability Interface” for Indian Spices What is the News? Spices Board India and UNDPs India’s Accelerator Lab signed a Memorandum of ...Read more
- Factly :-News Articles For UPSC Prelims | 6 Apr, 2021 April 6, 2021Read Previous Factly articles Article wise list of factly articles “E9 Initiative” to Accelerate Digital Learning What is the News? The Minister of State for Education will attend a consultation meeting of Education Ministers ...Read more
- Factly :-News Articles For UPSC Prelims | 5 Apr, 2021 April 5, 2021Read Previous Factly articles Article wise list of factly articles “NASA’s InSight lander” Detects Massive Quakes on Mars What is the News? NASA’s InSight lander detects two strong quakes on Mars. The lander is ...Read more
- Factly :-News Articles For UPSC Prelims | 3 Apr, 2021 April 3, 2021Read Previous Factly articles Article wise list of factly articles Health Ministry Releases “National Policy for Rare Diseases 2021” What is the News? The caretakers of patients with ‘rare diseases’ are not satisfied with ...Read more
- Factly :-News Articles For UPSC Prelims | 2 Apr, 2021 April 2, 2021Read Previous Factly articles Article wise list of factly articles “Pong Dam wildlife sanctuary” – 27 Migratory Birds Found Dead What is the news? As many as 27 migratory birds died on account of ...Read more
- Factly :-News Articles For UPSC Prelims | 1 Apr, 2021 April 1, 2021Read Previous Factly articles Article wise list of factly articles “India-Pakistan Relations” – Pakistan to Resume Trade with India News: In a significant development in India- Pakistan relations, Pakistan allows the import of ...Read more
Factly Current Affairs For UPSC Prelims |march, 2021|
- Factly :-News Articles For UPSC Prelims | Mar 31, 2021 March 31, 2021Read Previous Factly articles Article wise list of factly articles Union Minister inaugurates Event for “DSIR-PRISM Scheme” What is the News? Union Minister for Science & Technology inaugurates the Event for Publicity of the ...Read more
- Factly :-News Articles For UPSC Prelims | Mar 30, 2021 March 30, 2021Read Previous Factly articles Article wise list of factly articles What is “Earth Hour”? What is the News? Earth Hour Day has been observed all over the world on March 27, 2021. About Earth Hour Earth ...Read more
- Factly :-News Articles For UPSC Prelims | Mar 27, 2021 March 27, 2021Read Previous Factly articles Article wise list of factly articles IMD launches “Climate Data Service Portal” on World Meteorological Day What is the News? India Meteorological Department(IMD) launches the Climate Data Service Portal on ...Read more
- Factly :-News Articles For UPSC Prelims | Mar 26, 2021 March 26, 2021Read Previous Factly articles Article wise list of factly articles “Postal ballot” extended to certain people in Tamil Nadu What is the News? For the first time in India, the Election Commission of India ...Read more
- Factly :-News Articles For UPSC Prelims | Mar 25, 2021 March 25, 2021Read Previous Factly articles Article wise list of factly articles “Double Mutant” COVID Virus Variant Found What is the News? Indian SARS-CoV-2 Consortium on Genomics (INSACOG) has been doing genome sequencing of Covid-19 Variants. ...Read more
- Factly :-News Articles For UPSC Prelims | Mar 24, 2021 March 24, 2021Read Previous Factly articles Article wise list of factly articles What is the “Ken-Betwa Link Project”? What is the News? Chief Ministers of Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh signed a memorandum of agreement to ...Read more
- Factly :-News Articles For UPSC Prelims | Mar 23, 2021 March 23, 2021Read Previous Factly articles Article wise list of factly articles 116th meeting of the “Permanent Indus Commission(PIC)” What is the News? India and Pakistan will hold the 116th meeting of the Permanent Indus Commission(PIC) ...Read more
- Factly :-News Articles For UPSC Prelims | Mar 22, 2021 March 22, 2021Read Previous Factly articles Article wise list of factly articles “House Sparrow” population is increasing in India What is the News? House Sparrow population was on the decline in cities, for decades. But now ...Read more
- Factly :-News Articles For UPSC Prelims | Mar 20, 2021 March 20, 2021Read Previous Factly articles Article wise list of factly articles “Pew Research study” Reports increasing Poverty in India What is the News? A recent Pew research study report reveals increasing poverty in India. As ...Read more
- Factly :-News Articles For UPSC Prelims | Mar 19, 2021 March 19, 2021Read Previous Factly articles Article wise list of factly articles What are “DFIs or Development Finance Institutions”? What is the News? The Union Cabinet has approved a bill to set up a DFI (Development ...Read more
- Factly :-News Articles For UPSC Prelims | Mar 18, 2021 March 18, 2021Read Previous Factly articles Article wise list of factly articles Health Minister Appointed as Chairman of “Stop TB Partnership Board” What is the News? Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare appointed as the ...Read more
- Factly :-News Articles For UPSC Prelims | Mar 17, 2021 March 17, 2021Read Previous Factly articles Article wise list of factly articles “World Air Quality Report, 2020” Released What is the News? IQ Air, a Swiss air quality technology company released a report titled “World Air ...Read more
- Factly :-News Articles For UPSC Prelims | Mar 16, 2021 March 16, 2021Read Previous Factly articles Article wise list of factly articles “SIPRI Report” – India Remains the 2nd Largest Arms Importer What is the news? Swedish think tank Stockholm International Peace Research Institute(SIPRI) releases a ...Read more
- Factly :-News Articles For UPSC Prelims | Mar 15, 2021 March 15, 2021Read Previous Factly articles Article wise list of factly articles Power Minister Launches “Energy Efficiency Enterprise(E3) Certifications Scheme” What is the news? Minister for Power launches the “Energy Efficiency Enterprise(E3) Certifications Programme” for the ...Read more
- Factly :-News Articles For UPSC Prelims | Mar 13, 2021 March 13, 2021Read Previous Factly articles Article wise list of factly articles First “Quad Summit” Held Virtually What is the news? The first-ever leadership Quad summit held virtually. About the First Quad Summit: Participation: Indian Prime Minister, US ...Read more
- Factly :-News Articles For UPSC Prelims | Mar 12, 2021 March 12, 2021Read Previous Factly articles Article wise list of factly articles key takeaways from the “ISRO-JAXA virtual meeting” What is the news? Indian Space Research Organization(ISRO) and the Japanese space agency, Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency(JAXA) ...Read more
- Factly :-News Articles For UPSC Prelims | Mar 11, 2021 March 11, 2021Read Previous Factly articles Article wise list of factly articles Cabinet clears 74% FDI in Insurance Sector What is the news? The Union Cabinet has approved a proposal to amend the Insurance Act, 1938. ...Read more
- Factly :-News Articles For UPSC Prelims | Mar 10, 2021 March 10, 2021Read Previous Factly articles Article wise list of factly articles Status of Unlawful Activities Prevention Act(UAPA) in 2019 What is the News? The Ministry of Home Affairs(MHA) informed Lok Sabha about the number of ...Read more
- Factly :-News Articles For UPSC Prelims | Mar 9, 2021 March 9, 2021Read Previous Factly articles Article wise list of factly articles “Index of Economic Freedom” 2021 released What is the News? The Heritage Foundation releases The Index of Economic Freedom 2021. Key Findings of Index of ...Read more
- Factly :-News Articles For UPSC Prelims | Mar 8, 2021 March 8, 2021Read Previous Factly articles Article wise list of factly articles “Miyawaki method” to create dense green patches What is the News? Bombay Municipal Corporation(BMC) has been using the Miyawaki method to create tiny urban ...Read more
- Factly :-News Articles For UPSC Prelims | Mar 6, 2021 March 6, 2021Read Previous Factly articles Article wise list of factly articles “Similipal Biosphere Reserve” Catches Forest Fire What is the News? A massive forest fire broke out in the Similipal Biosphere Reserve in Odisha. The ...Read more
- Factly :-News Articles For UPSC Prelims | Mar 5, 2021 March 5, 2021Read Previous Factly articles Article wise list of factly articles “Ease of Living Index, 2020” released What is the news? The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs releases the rankings of the Ease of ...Read more
- Factly :-News Articles For UPSC Prelims | Mar 4, 2021 March 4, 2021Read Previous Factly articles Article wise list of factly articles “Freedom in the World 2021 Report” Downgrades India’s Ranking What is the News? Freedom House releases the report titled “Freedom in the World 2021 ...Read more
- Factly :-News Articles For UPSC Prelims | Mar 3, 2021 March 3, 2021Read Previous Factly articles Article wise list of factly articles “Sansad TV”: A merger of the LSTV and the RSTV What is the News? The government of India has announced the merger of the ...Read more
- Factly :-News Articles For UPSC Prelims | Mar 2, 2021 March 2, 2021Read Previous Factly articles Article wise list of factly articles “Swachhta Saarthi Fellowship” What is the News? The Office of the Principal Scientific Adviser to the Government of India has launched the Swachhta Saarthi ...Read more
- Factly :-News Articles For UPSC Prelims | Mar 1, 2021 March 1, 2021Read Previous Factly articles Article wise list of factly articles Prime Minister calls for e-marketing of “Channapatna toys” What is the News? The Prime Minister has called upon to explore the possibility of e-marketing ...Read more
Factly Current Affairs For UPSC Prelims |February, 2021|
- Factly :-News Articles For UPSC Prelims | Feb 27, 2021 February 27, 2021Read Previous Factly articles Article wise list of factly articles World bank Released “Education Finance Watch(EFW) Report” 2021 What is the News? The World Bank and UNESCO released the Education Finance Watch (EFW) Report, ...Read more
- Factly :-News Articles For UPSC Prelims | Feb 26, 2021 February 26, 2021Read Previous Factly articles Article wise list of factly articles State of Environment Report, 2021 What is the News? Centre for Science and Environment(CSE) has released the State of Environment Report, 2021. About the State ...Read more
- Factly :-News Articles For UPSC Prelims | Feb 25, 2021 February 25, 2021Read Previous Factly articles Article wise list of factly articles A CSE study on Pollution Levels in Cities and Towns What is the news? Centre for Science and Environment(CSE) has released a study analysing ...Read more
- Factly :-News Articles For UPSC Prelims | Feb 24, 2021 February 24, 2021Read Previous Factly articles Article wise list of factly articles “Maharaja Suheldev” Memorial and “Chittaura Lake” development work inaugurated What is the News? The Prime Minister has laid the foundation stone of a Maharaja ...Read more
- Factly :-News Articles For UPSC Prelims | Feb 23, 2021 February 23, 2021Read Previous Factly articles Article wise list of factly articles What is Carbon Watch App? What is the news? Chandigarh becomes the first state or Union Territory in India to launch Carbon Watch App. ...Read more
- Factly :-News Articles For UPSC Prelims | Feb 22, 2021 February 22, 2021Read Previous Factly articles Article wise list of factly articles List of Today’s Factly Articles Why Cherrapunji is receiving low rainfall? DRDO conducted successful trial of “Anti-tank missiles Helina and Dhruvastra” Petroleum & Natural Gas ...Read more
- Factly :-News Articles For UPSC Prelims | Feb 20, 2021 February 20, 2021Read Previous Factly articles Article wise list of factly articles List of Today’s Factly Articles Prime Minister launches “Mahabahu-Brahmaputra Programme” in Assam Govt releases new “Public Sector Enterprise Policy” Elephants died of Haemorrhagic Septicaemia(HS) in ...Read more
- Factly :-News Articles For UPSC Prelims | Feb 19, 2021 February 19, 2021Read Previous Factly articles Article wise list of factly articles List of Today’s Factly Articles “Mandarin Duck” spotted in Assam’s Maguri Beel after 118 years “3rd Quad meeting” Focussed on rules-based world order Hyderabad recognised ...Read more
- Factly :-News Articles For UPSC Prelims | Feb 18, 2021 February 18, 2021Read Previous Factly articles Article wise list of factly articles List of Today’s Factly Articles “Hydrogen as a Fuel”: Applications, Advantages and Disadvantages MSDE rolls out “Mahatma Gandhi National Fellowship(MGNF) Program” Ministry of Housing and ...Read more
- Factly :-News Articles For UPSC Prelims | Feb 17, 2021 February 17, 2021Read Previous Factly articles Article wise list of factly articles List of Today’s Factly Articles “International Criminal Court (ICC)” has jurisdiction in Palestinian Territories ISRO, MapmyIndia to develop India’s “indigenous mapping portal” What is “Sandes” ...Read more
- Factly :-News Articles For UPSC Prelims | Feb 16, 2021 February 16, 2021Read Previous Factly articles Article wise list of factly articles List of Today’s Factly Articles “Giant Leatherback Turtle” nesting sites threatened by Andamans development project DST announce liberalization of “Geospatial data and Mapping” Policy What ...Read more
- Factly :-News Articles For UPSC Prelims | Feb 15, 2021 February 15, 2021Read Previous Factly articles Article wise list of factly articles List of Today’s Factly Articles “Traffic Crash Injuries and Disabilities” -World Bank report on road accidents in India What is the “Arjun Main Battle ...Read more
- Factly :-News Articles For UPSC Prelims | Feb 13, 2021 February 13, 2021Read Previous Factly articles Article wise list of factly articles List of Today’s Factly Articles “Tholpavakoothu” the shadow leather puppetry to be Performed using Robots 175% rise in waterfowls in “Kaziranga National Park” India to ...Read more
- Factly :-News Articles For UPSC Prelims | Feb 12, 2021 February 12, 2021Read Previous Factly articles Article wise list of factly articles List of Today’s Factly Articles Zolgensma Gene therapy for “Spinal Muscular Atrophy disease” Self-regulatory toolkit by OTTs for implementation of Self Regulation Codes, 2020 Most ...Read more
- Factly :-News Articles For UPSC Prelims | Feb 11, 2021 February 11, 2021Read Previous Factly articles Article wise list of factly articles List of Today’s Factly Articles “Foundational Abilities” of children lost due to closure of schools TIFAC launches SAKSHAM Portal and Seaweed Mission US decides to ...Read more
- Factly :-News Articles For UPSC Prelims | Feb 10, 2021 February 10, 2021Read Previous Factly articles Article wise list of factly articles List of Today’s Factly Articles Social media is giving a boost to the “Kinnal craft” Denmark to build world’s ‘first energy island’ in North ...Read more
- Factly :-News Articles For UPSC Prelims | Feb 9, 2021 February 9, 2021Read Previous Factly articles Article wise list of factly articles List of Today’s Factly Articles Chinese energy projects near Tamil Nadu cleared by Sri Lanka What are the “NDMA guidelines for GLOFs related disasters” Veerashaiva ...Read more
- Factly :-News Articles For UPSC Prelims | Feb 8, 2021 February 8, 2021Read Previous Factly articles Article wise list of factly articles List of Today’s Factly Articles After oils, FSSAI caps Trans Fatty Acids(TFAs) in foods NITI Aayog study to track “Economic Impact of Green Verdicts” “Exercise ...Read more
- Factly :-News Articles For UPSC Prelims | Feb 6, 2021 February 6, 2021Read Previous Factly articles Article wise list of factly articles List of Today’s Factly Articles EIU’s Democracy Index – India at 53rd position Registered Unrecognised Political Parties are not transparent : ADR report Square Kilometre Array ...Read more
- Factly :-News Articles For UPSC Prelims | Feb 5, 2021 February 5, 2021Read Previous Factly articles Article wise list of factly articles List of Today’s Factly Articles What is “Make in India Initiative 2.0”? Tenure of “Commission for Sub-categorisation of OBCs” extended “ICMR Serological Survey” -One in ...Read more
- Factly :-News Articles For UPSC Prelims | Feb 4, 2021 February 4, 2021Read Previous Factly articles Article wise list of factly articles List of Today’s Factly Articles The “fishing cat” in India is under threat Initiatives to promote “Ethanol as an alternate fuel” World Economic Forum launches ...Read more
- Factly :-News Articles For UPSC Prelims | Feb 3, 2021 February 3, 2021Read Previous Factly articles Article wise list of factly articles List of Today’s Factly Articles Delhi HC stays Future-Reliance deal “Jal Jeevan Mission” to revive urban water bodies India gets its first “Centre for Wetland ...Read more
- Factly :-News Articles For UPSC Prelims | Feb 2, 2021 February 2, 2021List of Today’s Factly Articles “Vehicle Scrappage Policy” to phase out old and unfit vehicles What are the benefits of “Seaweed Farming”? Swachh Bharat Mission Urban 2.0 and Jal Jeevan Mission Finance Minister allocates ...Read more
- Factly :-News Articles For UPSC Prelims | Feb 1, 2021 February 1, 2021List of Today’s Factly Articles “Global Climate Risk Index 2021” – India is 7th Worst Hit Nation What is “Garbage to Power Plant”? 16th Census of India likely to postpone to 2022 “3 Language ...Read more
Factly Current Affairs For UPSC Prelims |January, 2021|
- Factly :-News Articles For UPSC Prelims | Jan 30, 2021 January 30, 2021List of Today’s Factly Articles What is “Covid Performance Index”? Economic Survey 2020-21: “Bare necessities index” introduced “Corruption Perception Index 2020” – India’s Rank Slips to 86th Govt. releases new guidelines for banks under ...Read more
- Factly :-News Articles For UPSC Prelims | Jan 29,2021 January 29, 2021A comparison of CBG (Compressed Bio Gas) and CNG Why in News? Verbio AG, a German company is setting up compressed biogas(CBG) plant in Bhutal Kalan village in Punjab. Increasing CBG production ...Read more
- Factly :-News Articles For UPSC Prelims | Jan 28,2021 January 28, 2021PM addressed “Climate Adaptation Summit 2021” What is the News? The Prime Minister of India addressed the Climate Adaptation Summit 2021 virtually. About Climate Adaptation Summit 2021 Climate Adaptation Summit 2021: The summit is ...Read more
- Factly :-News Articles For UPSC Prelims | Jan 27,2021 January 27, 2021What are off-budget borrowings? Off Budget Borrowings: These are loans that are taken not by the Centre directly and are not calculated under the budget. These loans are taken by PSUs or ...Read more
- Factly :-News Articles For UPSC Prelims | Jan 25,2021 January 25, 2021Underwater study to determine origin of Ram Setu Why in News? Archaeological Survey of India(ASI) has approved an underwater research project to ascertain the origins of the Ram Setu. Facts: About the study: The ...Read more
- Factly :-News Articles For UPSC Prelims | Jan 23,2021 January 23, 2021New land allotment policy of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) Why in News? A new policy has been approved for Jammu and Kashmir. The policy focus on the allotment of land to industrial ...Read more
- Factly :-News Articles For UPSC Prelims | Jan 22,2021 January 22, 2021Global Risk Report, 2021 Why in News? The World Economic Forum(WEF) has released the 16th edition of the Global Risk Report, 2021. Report findings are based on the Global Risks Perception Survey (GRPS). ...Read more
- Factly :-News Articles For UPSC Prelims | Jan 21,2021 January 21, 20212nd edition of India Innovation Index-2020 Why in News? NITI Aayog along with the Institute for Competitiveness has released the second edition of the India Innovation Index-2020. Facts: India Innovation Index: The first edition of ...Read more
- Factly :-News Articles For UPSC Prelims | Jan 20, 2021 January 20, 2021UNDESA report on migrants Why in News? International Migration report 2020 has been released by the Population Division of the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UNDESA). Aim: To provide the estimates of the number ...Read more
- Factly :-News Articles For UPSC Prelims | Jan 19, 2021 January 19, 2021UNEP releases Adaptation Gap Report 2020 Why in News? United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) has released the Adaptation Gap Report 2020. Key Facts: Adaptation: It is one of the pillars of Paris accord. It involves increasing capacity and reduction of vulnerability of countries and communities to ...Read more
- Factly :-News Articles For UPSC Prelims | Jan 18,2021 January 18, 2021Winter migratory water birds make a beeline to Punjab’s Harike wetland News: Winter migratory waterbirds using the central Asian flyway have started making a beeline to Punjab’s Harike wetland. Facts: Harike Wetland: It ...Read more
- Factly :-News Articles For UPSC Prelims | Jan 16,2021 January 16, 2021Govt launches PMKVY 3.0 to empower youth with new-age skills to boost employability News: The government of India has launched the third phase of its flagship skilling scheme Pradhan Mantri Kaushal ...Read more
- Factly :-News Articles For UPSC Prelims | Jan 15,2021 January 15, 2021USTTAD (Upgrading the Skills & Training in Traditional Arts/Crafts for Development) scheme Facts: USTTAD Scheme: The scheme was launched in 2015 by the Ministry of Minority Affairs. Aim: To upgrade the capacity building ...Read more
- Factly :-News Articles For UPSC Prelims | Jan 14,2021 January 14, 2021RBI constituted Jayant Kumar Dash committee to study Digital lending activities News: Reserve Bank of India(RBI) has constituted a working group on digital lending — including online platforms and mobile ...Read more
- Factly :-News Articles For UPSC Prelims | Jan 13,2021 January 13, 2021Supreme Court stays implementation of 3 farm laws News: The Supreme Court has stayed the implementation of Three Farm Laws until further Orders. Facts: Summary of the Supreme Court Order: Stay on Farm Laws: ...Read more
- Factly :-News Articles For UPSC Prelims | Jan 12,2021 January 12, 20211,600 new tech start-ups and 12 unicorns in 2020: Nasscom’s Indian Tech Start-up Ecosystem report News: National Association of Software and Services Companies (Nasscom) has released the annual start-up report ‘Indian ...Read more
- Factly :-News Articles For UPSC Prelims | Jan 11,2021 January 11, 2021Arunachal harbours a Vanadium source News: Geological Survey of India(GSI) has found concentrations of vanadium in the palaeo-proterozoic carbonaceous phyllite rocks in the Depo and Tamang areas of Papum Pare district ...Read more
- Factly :-News Articles For UPSC Prelims | Jan 09,2021 January 9, 2021NHRC recommends measures against manual scavenging News: The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has made a series of recommendations to the Centre to eradicate manual scavenging. Facts: Manual scavenging: It is the practice ...Read more
- Factly :-News Articles For UPSC Prelims | Jan 08,2021 January 8, 2021GDP likely to contract by 7.7% in 2020-21, says Govt. News: National Statistical Office(NSO), Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation(MoSPI) has released the First Advance Estimates (FAE) for 2020-21. Facts: What are the ...Read more
- Factly :-News Articles For UPSC Prelims| Jan 07,2021 January 7, 2021State of the Climate Report 2020 News: India Meteorological Department (IMD) has released the State of the Climate Report, 2020.The report looks at temperature and rainfall trends annually. Facts: Key Takeaways from the ...Read more
- Factly :-News Articles For UPSC Prelims| Jan 06,2021 January 6, 2021Two-day Asian Waterbird Census off to a flying start News: The two-day Asian Waterbird Census-2020 commenced in Andhra Pradesh on Tuesday under the aegis of experts from the Bombay Natural History ...Read more
- Factly :-News Articles For UPSC Prelims| Jan 05,2021 January 5, 2021Odisha Government asks for stricter check on pangolin poaching News: The Odisha Forest department has stressed the need for stricter monitoring of social media platforms to check pangolin poaching and trading. Facts: Source: ...Read more
- Factly :-News Articles For UPSC Prelims| Jan 04,2021 January 4, 2021India approves two COVID-19 vaccines for emergency use News: Central Drugs and Standards Committee(CDSCO) has approved the COVID-19 vaccines COVISHIELD and COVAXIN for restricted use in emergency situations. Initially, the 3 ...Read more
- Factly :-News Articles For UPSC Prelims| Jan 02,2021 January 2, 2021DST releases Draft 5th National Science, Technology and Innovation Policy for public consultation News: The draft of the 5th National Science, Technology and Innovation(STI) Policy has been finalized and is now ...Read more
